Our staff has a passion for educating in the Early Childhood Field.
The majority of our staff has been employed at our center for over 12 years.
Along with the desire to educate the children in our care our staff continues their education earning a Child Development Associate's credential and higher degree.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. We are committed to enhancing the educational opportunities for children, families, and dedicated professionals who serve them. We like to consider us an extension of your family. Your child will not only have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but will have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for education and nurturing children.
- As a parent you can feel secure knowing that our center has a keypad entry, and fenced playground for the security of your child. Our staff has yearly training in CPR and First Aid by a qualified instructor.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- DHS, NACCRRA, can back bill 3 months for state aid, can private pay and credit account or refund - state aid taking 6 weeks to process.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southgate KinderCare often compared to?
Southgate KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Center Of Downriver by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Southgate KinderCare?
The application deadline for Southgate KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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